Manitowoc

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially act on several financial and operational items. Key topics include a $30,000 state grant for the Silver Creek wetland project, a lease extension for the city marina, and a sanitary sewer extension request for S. Alverno Road. The committee will also review an audit services RFP for 2026-2031 and a fundraising agreement for the Marine Band. Several personnel and legal claims will be addressed in closed session.

• $30,000 WI DNR grant contract for Silver Creek wetland project
• Term sheet for Tax Increment Financing at River Point Drive Lots 1 & 2
• Marina lease extension option through March 2035
• Sanitary sewer extension request for S. Alverno Road
• RFP for municipal audit services covering 2026-2031

Plan Commission

The commission will consider several land use requests including a street vacation near Deerbrook Lane and a rezoning for 3215 Packer Lane. Members will also review subdivision plats for Deerbrook Crossing and Mariner Lux, alongside multiple school parking expansions.

• Street vacation and map amendment for Deerbrook Lane, Kellner Street & Homestead Road
• Rezoning request for 3215 Packer Lane from R-1 to R-4
• Conditional Use Permit for T.J. Potter Trucking at S. 39th and Viebahn Streets
• Preliminary plat review for Deerbrook Crossing Subdivision No. 1
• Final plat review for Mariner Lux Subdivision by Tycore Built, LLC

Board of Public Works

The Manitowoc Board of Public Works will review contractor bids for a downtown streetscape project and a public library renovation. Members will also hear appeals from two property owners regarding noxious weed assessments. Finally, the board will process routine change orders, pay estimates, and payroll affidavits for ongoing city projects.

• Bids for 10th Street streetscape between Chicago and Washington avenues
• Rebid for Manitowoc Public Library meeting and study room renovation
• Noxious weed assessment appeals for properties at 2200 Rankin St and 714 S. 27th St
• Routine change orders, engineering pay estimates, and contractor payroll affidavits

Public Works Committee

Rahr-West Art Museum Board of Directors

The Board will review financial accounts and the July 2026 budget. Various departments including membership, education, and the museum collection will provide status updates.

• July 2026 Budget Review

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review updates on ongoing park projects and consider donation requests for a Phase 3 skatepark tube and zoo bioactive vivariums. Members will also approve May meeting minutes and hear public comments. The agenda does not list specific funding amounts or contract details for the proposed donations.

• Updates on ongoing city park projects
• Donation request for Phase 3 skatepark tube (X-Sports)
• Donation request for zoo bioactive vivariums
• Approval of May 28, 2026 committee minutes
• Public comment period for residents

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will discuss and potentially approve minutes, financial reports for April-May 2026, and administrative reports. New business includes a nomination committee update, re-appointments of three trustees and welcoming a new trustee, plus an informational update on the employee policy manual. Old business covers facilities updates.

• Re-appointments of Darian Kaderabek, Michelle Doneff, and Stephanie Peters as Library Board Trustees
• New Trustee Lynn Keehan appointment
• Employee Policy Manual update (informational)
• Facilities and building update from Stacey Bialek
• Approval of financial reports and check register for April-May 2026

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will review a design application for redevelopment at 1110 S 10th Street and 1001 Marshall Street. They will also approve monthly expenditures and discuss updates on River Point District, 1512 Washington Street, and Lakeshore Mall.

• Design review application for 1110 S 10th Street/1001 Marshall Street
• Approval of monthly expenditures from the April 2026 financial report
• River Point District update
• 1512 Washington Street update
• Lakeshore Mall update

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially take action on two main items: setting city goals for 2026-2030 and approving an amendment to a development agreement with Tycore Built LLC for Tax Increment District No. 24. The meeting includes public comment and is held both in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion on City Goals 2026-2030
• First Amendment to TID No. 24 Development Agreement with Tycore Built LLC

The committee approved the First Amendment to the City of Manitowoc TID No. 24 Development Agreement with Tycore Built LLC. The motion carried 8-0 (later 9-0 after one alderperson joined). A discussion on City Goals 2026-2030 was held but no action was taken.

• Approved First Amendment to TID No. 24 Development Agreement with Tycore Built LLC (8-0, later 9-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on a zoning change and an official map amendment. It will consider a consent agenda including over $3 million in claims and multiple contracts. Committee reports cover a development agreement amendment, traffic ordinances, and a land lease with Olin Winchester.

• Public hearing on rezoning property west of Martin St and south of Mary St from C-1 to R-4 and B-1
• Public hearing on official map change west of Virginia Dr and Joseph Rd
• Award $654,950 base bid to Vinton Construction for Silver Creek Stream Restoration
• Approve $3,033,554.75 in general city claims
• Consider 3-year land lease and option to purchase for Olin Winchester, LLC

The council approved a 3-year land lease and option to purchase for Olin Winchester, LLC on part of parcel 449-008-010. They also adopted ordinances rezoning property west of Martin and south of Mary streets, and updated the official map near Virginia Drive and Joseph Road. Several other contracts, licenses, and fee waivers were approved unanimously.

• Approved 3-year land lease and option to purchase for Olin Winchester (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning parcel west of Martin/south of Mary (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating official map near Virginia Dr & Joseph Rd (9-0)
• Approved first amendment to TID No. 24 development agreement with Tycore Built LLC (9-0)
• Approved $654,950 Silver Creek Stream Restoration contract to Vinton Construction (9-0)
• Approved $167,777 Backhoe Loader purchase from Fabick Cat (9-0)
• Approved liquor license for Silver Valley Banquet Hall (Class B) (9-0)
• Approved resolution dissolving Special Events Committee (9-0)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Industrial Development Corporation will discuss and possibly act on a request from Olin Winchester, LLC for a land lease and option to purchase part of Parcel #449-008-010. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion and possible action on Olin Winchester, LLC land lease and option to purchase (part of Parcel #449-008-010)

The Industrial Development Corporation approved a three-year land lease extension for Olin Winchester, LLC and referred the request to city council. The previous lease had expired on May 31, 2026. The motion passed 7-0. The board also approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting.

• Approved three-year land lease extension for Olin Winchester, LLC (7-0); referred to council
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2026 meeting (7-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will open and consider bids for the Manitowoc Public Library renovation of meeting and study room spaces and for Silver Creek stream restoration. They will also review a quote for purchasing a CAT 430 backhoe loader. Additionally, the board will discuss change orders, pay estimates for engineering projects, and contractor payroll affidavits.

• Bids for Manitowoc Public Library renovation (Project #WB-26-18)
• Bids for Silver Creek stream restoration (Project #WS-26-19)
• Quote for CAT 430 backhoe loader (Quote #QE-26-4)
• Change orders for various projects
• Pay estimates for Engineering/Public Works projects

The Board of Public Works approved a $1,388.71 change order and three pay estimates totaling $81,238.23 for sewer and building projects. They also referred a $654,950 bid for Silver Creek Stream Restoration and a backhoe loader quote to the Department of Public Works for tabulation. No bids were received for the Manitowoc Public Library renovation.

• Approved change order #2 & Final for 2026 Televising Misc. Sewers ($1,388.71) (6-0)
• Approved pay estimate #2 & Final for 2026 Televising Misc. Sewers ($68,958.84) (6-0)
• Approved pay estimate #2 & Final for Lincoln Park Fieldhouse Windows ($10,706.00) (6-0)
• Approved pay estimate #7 for STH 42 Sanitary Sewer Replacement ($1,573.39) (6-0)
• Referred Silver Creek Stream Restoration bid ($654,950) to DPW for tabulation (6-0)
• Referred backhoe loader quote to DPW for tabulation (6-0)
• Noted no bids received for Manitowoc Public Library renovation

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to organize, receive the annual assessment roll, and perform statutory duties including correcting errors and adding omitted property. The primary action item is a public hearing on property owner Laura Ruelle's objection to the assessment of 1602 New York Ave.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Annual assessment report and review of assessment roll
• Public hearing: Laura Ruelle objection to assessment at 1602 New York Ave., parcel #705-000-090 (5:20 p.m.)
• Review waivers of 48-hour notice for objections and direct appeals to circuit court
• Consider scheduling additional Board of Review dates

The Board of Review elected officers, approved prior minutes, and granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice for one taxpayer. It heard one assessment objection and voted unanimously to sustain the assessor's valuation. The board also denied a request to submit sworn written testimony due to lack of proper documentation. Finally, the board certified the 2026 assessment roll and adjourned.

• Elected Alderperson Cummings as Chair, Benzinger as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2025 (4-0)
• Granted waiver of 48-hour notice to Faye LeClair-French (3-1)
• Denied request to submit sworn written testimony (4-0)
• Sustained assessor's $152,500 valuation for 1602 New York Ave. parcel (4-0)
• Certified 2026 assessment roll (4-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will discuss and potentially approve eligibility lists for patrol officer and patrol lieutenant positions. They will also review monthly reports from the police and fire departments and approve minutes from the May 2026 meeting.

• Approval of Police Department Patrol Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of Police Department Patrol Lieutenant Eligibility List
• Consent agenda: May 2026 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: May 2026 Police Department Monthly Report
• Consent agenda: May 2026 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report

The commission unanimously approved consent agenda items, including May meeting minutes and monthly reports. Two eligibility lists were also approved: a 12-month list for patrol officers and a 3-month list for patrol lieutenants.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, police & fire reports) (5-0)
• Approved Police Department Patrol Officer Eligibility List for 12 months (5-0)
• Approved Police Department Patrol Lieutenant Eligibility List for 3 months (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and possibly vote on three ordinances that amend sections of the Manitowoc Municipal Code regarding through intersections, arteries of through traffic exceptions, and four-way stops. The consent agenda includes approval of May 2026 meeting minutes and monthly reports from the Police and Fire Rescue departments. Public comment is accepted in advance and during the meeting.

• Ordinance to amend Section 10.170 (through intersections)
• Ordinance to amend Section 10.150 (arteries of through traffic exceptions)
• Ordinance to amend Section 10.230 (four-way stop)
• May 2026 Police Department Monthly Report
• May 2026 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved three ordinances regulating through intersections, arteries of through traffic exceptions, and four-way stops, all as amended, and referred them to the City Council. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including the May 2026 meeting minutes and monthly reports from the Police and Fire Rescue departments.

• Approved ordinance amending MMC 10.170 (through intersections) and referred to Council (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending MMC 10.150 (arteries of through traffic exceptions) and referred to Council (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending MMC 10.230 (four-way stop) and referred to Council (4-0)
• Approved May 2026 Public Safety minutes (consent, 4-0)
• Approved May 2026 Police Department monthly report (consent, 4-0)
• Approved May 2026 Fire Rescue Department monthly report (consent, 4-0)